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Beyond the Headlines
Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s foreign desk. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region’s shifting political and social landscape.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 27 ratings
A word of appreciation
A huge thank you to Gareth Browne for such a thorough & in-depth report on Al-Hol camp in Syria, and keeping focus on struggling regions, as well as spreading the word about people in need.
fockstrome via Apple Podcasts · Belarus · 04/12/21
Great Mideast news podcast
An informative and well produced podcast that explores the most important stories in the Middle East.
Sophietremblay via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/21/20
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Jazz114 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/03/18
Recent Episodes
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